Taxonomy
Andrena (Andrena) fulva | Tawny Mining Bee
Distribution
Status
Conservation status
Regionally Extinct (2006 Red List) but rediscovered in 2012
Species Biology
Identification
- Medium-large sized solitary species (12-14mm)
- Spring flight period
- Thorax and abdomen with distinctive bright red-orange hairs
- Males smaller than females and less distinctive
Habitat
Two known records from Ireland in the 1920's and thought to be extinct until 2012 when it was rediscovered in two locations. Recent records appear to be associated with gardens.
Flight period
April-May
Nesting biology
Ground nesting (rich soil)
Flowers visited
Polylectic - Acer, Ilex, Berberis, Brassica, Buxus, Viburnum, Quercus , Ribes, Ranunculus, Crataegus, Prunus, Cotoneaster, Amelanchier, Salix
Distribution
World distribution(GBIF)
Western Europe, eastwards to the Balkans
Temporal change
Records submitted to Data Centre in 2025
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References
Publications
Conservation status: FitzPatrick Ú., Murray T.E., Byrne A., Paxton
R.J., Brown M.J.F. (2006) Regional Red List of Irish Bees, Publ. Rep. to
National Parks and Wildlife Service (Ireland) and Environment and Heritage
Service (N. Ireland). http://www.npws.ie/publications/red-lists
Flowers visited & World distribution: Westrich, P. (1989) Die Wildbienen
Baden-Württembergs. Eugen Ulmer, Stuttgart, Germany.